Madrid features a rolling, uneven topography characterized by gentle hills and valleys, reflecting its location on the central Castilian plateau. The city rests at an average elevation of roughly 650 meters (2,132 feet) above sea level.
* **Highest Point:** Within the city limits, the highest points are found in the northern districts (such as Fuencarral-El Pardo), reaching elevations over 700 meters. * **Lowest Point:** The southern reaches of the Manzanares River valley, dropping to around 560 meters. * **Terrain:** The urban core is interspersed with slight inclines, noticeable when walking between neighborhoods like Lavapiés and La Latina, which sit on historic hillsides.
